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Working with headhunters

by Hope Dlugozima
continued from page 1
  1. Come with a recommendation. The best way to get a headhunter’s attention is for a colleague to suggest your name. Barring that, send them a low-key, professional CV and covering letter. Say something like, ‘Although I'm happy in my current position, I am interested in relocating (or a change in job function, or a more strategic/hands-on/managerial role) out of Central London (or whatever is relevant to you)’. Avoid sounding desperate. Project the image that only the best job could lure you away.

  2. Look for a discerning consultant. Most headhunters know that professionals often don't want their colleagues to know they're looking around. Do warn recruiters of this by adding it to your covering letter, ‘Please keep my details in the strictest confidence, as I'm currently employed and do not wish to go public with my search.’ You need a consultant who will take the time to get to know you, your skills set and your ambitions, and who will act professionally on your behalf, only contacting you about real opportunities that meet all your requirements.

  3. Finally, remember that headhunters are just one way of getting a job. It's estimated that only three per cent of executive positions are filled by such searches. So – and it doesn't take a genius to work it out -- that means 97 per cent of jobs are filled the old-fashioned way. So use your contacts, read the jobs pages, network in your industry. While headhunters are always an attractive alternative, remember that the only person you can really depend on to get you a job, is yourself.


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